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Project Intern, Brailsford & Dunlavey - Washington, D.C.

Project Intern

Brailsford & Dunlavey 

Experience: 
Internship
Website: 
https://careers-programmanagers.icims.com/jobs/1380/job?mode=prepopulate&iis=Job...
Location: 
Washington, DC

The project intern performs a variety of essential tasks that supports the program management activities of a project team. Comprised of a project executive, project managers and analysts, the project team performs planning or implementation assignments for an array of client types.
We believe the right intern is willing to take intellectual, emotional, and financial risks; all while being committed to excellence. At B&D, interns are valuable resources, who are provided with unlimited opportunities for growth and development.
Essential ResponsibilitiesDuties include, but are not limited to:
  • Assist project team members with the completion of planning, pre-development and/or implementation assignments
  • Perform data collection and analysis to include focus group leading/reporting, in-person and telephone interviews, survey design and analysis, site analysis, space planning, financial modeling, and print and internet research.
  • Assist with project-related financial issues including budget monitoring, revenue and expense tracking, reconciliation, and reimbursement processing 
Minimum Requirements
  • Ideal candidate has recently graduated with a bachelor's degree in business, finance, planning, architecture, real estate, or related field.
  • Directly related work experience in project management, planning, or design is highly desirable.
  • Able to thrive in an entrepreneurial environment.
  • Must possess a valid driver’s license.
Technical Competencies
  • Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite including Word and Excel.
  • Strong proficiency in Excel is highly desired for this role, including prior experience with conditional formatting, VLookup, HLookup functions, IF statements and pro formas.
Core Competencies
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills.
  • Excellent organizational and problem solving abilities.
  • Ability to work independently in a fast-paced setting, prioritizing and responding to day-to-day issues as required.
  • Detail-oriented yet capable of strategic thinking.
  • Ability to be a proactive self-starter who thrives within a team structure.
Brailsford & Dunlavey is an equal opportunity employer.
Brailsford & Dunlavey participates in E-Verify.
To learn more about this opportunity please visit our website:
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